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| - | ==== Saving the Project ====
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| - | :1. Click the''' Save Project''' button.
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| - | :2. Navigate to the location where you want the project saved.
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| - | :3. Use the '''scroll bar''' on the left to find the desired location.
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| - | :::[[File:savescroll.JPG|150px|Begin Story]]
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| - | :4. Type in an appropriate file name.
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| - | :5. '''Save as type''' should be Photo Story 3 Project Files (*.wp3).
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| - | :6. Click '''save'''. The following window appears.
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| - | :::[[File:yes.JPG|150px|Begin Story]]
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| - | :7. Click '''yes''' if you want it replaced. The project is saved over the top of the previous project that had the same name.
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| - | :8. You must save a project for your story to be able to edit it later.
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| - | :9. By default, the project for your story is saved in your my videos folder on the hard drive of the computer.
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| - | ==== Choosing a Purpose ====
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| - | :::[[File:purpose.JPG|150px|Begin Story]]
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| - | :1. Choose the appropriate purpose for your presentation. In most cases, choose '''Save your story for playback on your computer'''.
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| - | :2. Next, you must specify the location and file name of your story. This is where the wmv (movie) file will be saved when the movie is rendered. Click the '''browse''' button and navigate to the desired location.
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| - | :::[[File:browse.JPG|150px|Begin Story]]
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| - | :3. Under '''Quality settings''', click '''settings''' if you want to particular changes.
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| - | :::[[File:quality.JPG|150px|Begin Story]]
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| - | ==== Rendering ====
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| - | :1. When you click the '''next''' button. The program renders the project into a movie file(wmv).
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| - | :2. It will move through several steps where it builds the movie. Be patient!!! It could take several minutes for the movie to render. The more pictures, narration, and background music you have the longer it takes to render.
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| - | :::[[File:view.JPG|150px|Begin Story]]
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| - | :3. After the computer completes the rendering, you will see the following screen. You may view your story, create another story, save the project, or exit.
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Photo Story 3 is freeware from Microsoft which runs on Windows XP and 2007 computers. This software will pan and zoom over still images. By adding titles, narration, and background music, it is possible to create digital stories.
